They want the Swedish firm to take over the derelict former Hanley bus station and the neighbouring East-West Precinct.

It would stop customers having to travel to Warrington or Walsall for their nearest IKEA fix.

If that is not successful then StokeonTrentLive readers want John Lewis, Selfridges, Hotel Chocolat, fashion retailer Mango and Lakeland to open in the city centre.

The names have been put forward after we revealed developer Realis Estates is in talks with a 'national operator' keen to join M&S in the new Unity Walk leisure and retail complex planned for the Hanley site.

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But other readers have questioned whether John Lewis, IKEA and Selfridges will ever come to the Potteries. Instead they want another B&M, a giant Polish shop, or the former ST1 lap-dancing club to reopen at the old bus station.

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There are also fears that the Unity Walk development - which also includes a hotel and cinema - may never actually be built.

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Chris Hall said: "I always hoped for this development but many years have past and there is no real sign of a new development. I now have genuine fears this will never happen. If Realis cannot make use of the land then I urge it to sell it to someone who can."